The Potential Disadvantages of the Mechanistic Design Include All of the Following

question 146

Multiple Choice

The potential disadvantages of the mechanistic design include all of the following EXCEPT:

• A) work motivation can become a problem because the employees do not like rigid designs.
• B) the mechanistic bureaucracy can hinder an organization's capacity to adjust to subtle environmental changes.
• C) unions will likely insist on the broadening of narrow job descriptions.
• D) the mechanistic bureaucracy can interfere with an organization's capability to respond to new technologies.
• E) key employees may leave.

---

Definitions:

Aggression

Behavior intended to harm or intimidate others.

Moderately Consistent

Showing a level of regularity or predictability in actions or behavior, but not to an absolute degree.

Humanism

A philosophical stance that emphasizes the value and agency of humans, individually and collectively, and generally prefers critical thinking and evidence over acceptance of dogma or superstition.

Unique Human Qualities

Distinctive attributes or characteristics that differentiate humans from other species, such as self-awareness, creativity, and the capacity for complex language.